White House Announces $80 Million for Smart Cities Program
More than 70 cities and communities will receive $80 million to improve freight and transit connectivity, reduce their carbon footprint and increase the resilience of infrastructure to severe weather events, the White House announced this week.
September 27, 2016Future Megaload Shipments Worry Idaho Tribe
Nez Perce tribal members are calling for standing against future oversize shipments on U.S. Highway 12 in Idaho.
September 27, 2016TMW, PeopleNet Combine Capabilities to Build Unified ‘Journey Management Application’
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — TMW Systems and PeopleNet unveiled their latest steps to unite their capabilities and build a more comprehensive, integrated technology platform for the transportation industry.
September 27, 2016Karma: Lost Dog, Trucker Reunited by Good Samaritans
When Tim Riddle set the air brakes on his semitrailer truck at the Pilot Truck Stop recently, his partner was ready to go, literally.
September 27, 2016Lower Fuel Costs Reduce Overall Operating Expenses, Report Shows
Trucking operational costs fell 6% per mile last year on a year-over-year basis, helped by a 31% drop in fuel prices that outweighed higher driver pay, insurance and truck payment expenses, a new survey by the American Transportation Research Institute found.
September 27, 2016Former GMTA Executive Guy Young Appointed CEO of Kentucky Trucking Association
Guy Young, an official of the Georgia Motor Trucking Association the past 22 years, has been appointed CEO of the Kentucky Trucking Association.
September 27, 2016WTO Lowers Forecast for World Trade in 2016 and 2017
World trade will grow more slowly than expected in 2016, expanding by just 1.7%, well below the April forecast of 2.8%, according to the latest forecast by the World Trade Organization.
September 27, 2016Consumer Confidence Hits Nine-Year High on Job Optimism
Consumer confidence rose in September to the highest level since before the last recession on optimism about the labor market, according to a report from the New York-based Conference Board on Sept. 27.
September 27, 2016Explore Information Services Acquires Transportation Performance
Driver-monitoring company Explore Information Services Inc. has acquired Transportation Performance Inc., a provider of business intelligence to improve fleet driver safety and productivity.
September 27, 2016Autonomous October: Two Chances to Ask Questions of the Experts
The buzz around autonomous vehicles grows louder with each passing month, and we’re devoting two significant events to this complex subject in October. And in both cases, we’re inviting your questions to be put to our experts.
September 27, 2016